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International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign highlights early warning signs, family stories and practical ways to support children and teenagers diagnosed with childhood cancer. This International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,

This Mandela Day, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa is calling on South Africans to turn their 67 minutes into comfort, care and hope for children and teenagers diagnosed with

{{Subject}} Welcome to May Small Moments, Meaningful Impact As the rhythm of the year settles back in, school bags are packed, routines return, and many families find their way back

{{Subject}} A Herd of Hope How The CHOC Cows were Born Kerrin and Grant Bain are not only the founders of The Cows. They are parents, advocates and long-standing members

CHOC stands with international organisations as International Childhood Cancer Day 2026 approaches. As the global childhood cancer community marks International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), 2026, under the theme “Demonstrating Impact:

{{Subject}} Walking With Families, Step by Step As we begin a new year, we do so together. With gratitude for what has been, and focus on what lies ahead, this mailer

South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by

A powerful new chapter for childhood haematology-oncology research in South Africa begins today with the launch of the Wits–CMJAH Paeds Haem-Onc Research CoLab supported by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA

How a group of cyclists and a community of caregivers continue to turn grief into light. At CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA, hope takes many forms, a ride, a hug,

JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT To: Editors & Health Journalists Issued by: Department of Health Date: 05 September 2025 Department and stakeholders call for collective support for children and teenagers living with

Who Are You Wearing your ribbon For This September? Each September, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA joins the global community in honouring International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to

{{Subject}} CHOC Connect Mandela Day Special As winter wraps around us, we’re reminded that warmth doesn’t just come from the sun, it comes from community, connection, and compassion. At CHOC,

{{Subject}} Give what you can June Mailer 2025 As we reach the halfway mark of the year, we’re filled with gratitude for the unwavering support you continue to show the

AREA: CHOC FREE STATEPOSITION: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO: REGIONAL MANAGER FS CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENTSTART DATE: 1 August 2025 MAIN PURPOSE: To coordinate and fulfil the necessary administrative, financial, database and

AREA: CHOC GAUTENG SOUTH POSITION: SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER (Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital) REPORT TO: CHOC PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT START DATE: 1 August

Tlotlang’s Story Tlotlang was born around noon on Tuesday, July 26, 2017, weighing just 1.9 kg and was very small. Due to low blood sugar, he was immediately transferred him

Cape Town – Two organisations in the non-profit sector, the Kolisi Foundation and CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA, are excited to announce a meaningful collaboration to raise funds and awareness

      It Takes A Village May Mailer 2025 This month, we celebrate the incredible community that surrounds our children, moms who love unconditionally, nurses who give selflessly, doctors

{{Subject}}   Home & Heart April 2025 The Courage of a Child The Colourful Recovery Journey of a 9-Year-Old with Cancer Sipho* is a 9-year-old boy from a semi-rural area,

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